It's Friday evening after a long week at work. I stopped and bought pork chops thinking that I would grill them but then decided it was too cold outside. Yes, too cold on April 19! So I'm forced to get my creative juices flowing and make something memorable. I'm in the mood for spicy, but not too spicy; sweet, but not like pancakes and syrup. Wait! Syrup? Hmmmmm....
3 PEPPER MAPLE PORK CHOPS
2 Iowa Cut Pork Chops. (If your butcher doesn't know "Iowa Cut" explain that they are at least 1" thick. And get a new butcher .)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Papricka
REAL Maple Syrup
Heat oven to 350ยบ.
Based on your tastes, generously or sparingly sprinkle one side of your chops with all 3 peppers. Place on a baking pan and roast for 50 minutes. Flip the chops over and sprinkle the other side. Drizzle each one with about a teaspoon of real maple syrup. Return to the oven for another 20 minutes. Drizzle with another teaspoon of real maple syrup and bake for 20 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Of course you can make more than 2 chops. Why would you cook less than two? You'll want leftovers!
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